What is a private jet empty leg?

An empty leg, or empty sector, occurs when a one-way flight is booked but the return portion is unclaimed by any passengers. Once it reaches its destination, the aircraft must return to home base or reposition itself to pick up the next customer. Just as a taxi would often need to do on the ground.

For this reason, last-minute empty leg flights can be available at exceptional discounts – up to 75% off the original price.